Name Correction of Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting
Richmond Police Department detectives have corrected the name of the suspect in the officer-involved shooting on Saturday. Thomas Alexander, 41, of Richmond, was arrested in connection to this incident. Alexander has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is not yet available.
On Saturday at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers were called to a gas station in the 200 block of East Belt Boulevard for the report of an armed person. The call was then updated to shots fired. Officers arrived and were advised an adult male fired a shot at the location and shot at a GRTC employee. There were no injuries. Officers were advised the suspect had left the area on foot towards the 300 block of East Belt Boulevard.
Officers located the suspect, Alexander, at GRTC headquarters where he had previously shot at a staff member. Alexander was ordered by officers to drop his firearm. He then fired at officers. Officers returned fire, striking Alexander. Officers provided medical aid to Alexander and then he was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. His injuries are now not considered life threatening.
Two officers fired, and Alexander was struck. Per RPD policy, the two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
